Grade UE03: £23,114 - £25,148 per annum, plus a 15% premium band for flexible working
Accommodation, Catering and Events/Business Development and Occupancy
Full-time: 35 hours per week
Open-ended: permanent
We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and passionate Reception Supervisor to join our highly successful hotel team.
The Opportunity:
Do you love working with people and going above and beyond for guests? Do you strive for excellence in a challenging role where you can make a difference? Would you like to join a world-renown organisation with room for career development and progression?
We have a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic reception supervisor working in one of our hotel’s as part of the University of Edinburgh Hospitality & Events collection, who display a positive can-do attitude and enjoy working within a diverse team. The successful candidate will be based at one of our receptions located at The Scholar; The Scott or KM Hotel & Apartments, however, flexibility is required to support our other receptions.
This post is an excellent opportunity for both personal and professional development, take on additional responsibilities and support us to enhance our reputation under our University of Edinburgh hospitality and events collection brand which is expected to grow over the next years.
The salary for this post is £23,114 - £25,148 per annum, plus a 15% premium band for flexible working.
In this role you will:
• Be an ambassador for our newly refurbished and rebranded products.
• Continuously look to improve our standards and deliver world-class hospitality.
• Become an integral part of our existing reception team with a desire to succeed in delivering our values.
• Use your upselling skills to maximise sales opportunities.
To succeed in this busy role, you will need strong multi-tasking skills, excellent commercial awareness, and a real eye for detail. You will have experience in a busy front-facing customer service environment; a hospitality background and deal with a multitude of customers, including students in a professional manner. Flexibility to work across weekends is also required.
Your skills and attributes for success:
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Application Information
Please ensure you include the following documents in your application:
- CV
- Cover letter
As a valued member of our team, you can expect:
Championing equality, diversity and inclusion
The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.
Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages (opens new browser tab)
The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants will therefore be unable to apply for and secure a Skilled Worker visa. They will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.
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Interviews will be held around 2 weeks after closing date.
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